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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to remove light vehicle engine assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Engine removal and installation procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Engine removal and installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Remove engine assembly
   • Engine assembly is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Engine assembly, components and systems are inspected and faults are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Install engine assembly
   • Installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Engine assembly is installed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-installation checks, adjustments and tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to remove light vehicle engine assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Engine removal and installation procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Engine removal and installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Remove engine assembly
   • Engine assembly is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Engine assembly, components and systems are inspected and faults are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Install engine assembly
   • Installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Engine assembly is installed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-installation checks, adjustments and tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: using engine lifting devices and supporting equipment handling oils, fuels and coolant environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils, fluids, coolants and gases released from engine assemblies.
Post-installation checks, adjustments and tests must include:	pre-start procedures operational testing and run-in procedures engine adjustments and cylinder head bolt re-tensioning as required throttle adjustments coolant adjustments ancillary engine systems.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

remove and install:

one front wheel drive engine assembly with water cooling

one rear wheel drive engine assembly with water cooling.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing and installing light vehicle engines, including procedures for:

using engine lifting devices and supporting equipment

handling oils, fuels and coolant

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils, fluids, coolants and gases released from engine assemblies

licensing requirements relating to removing and installing engines fitted with alternative fuels and energy sources

methods of disconnecting related systems, including:

air conditioning system

cooling system

electrical systems

exhaust system

fuel system

power steering system

transmission systems, including:

automatic transmission

manual transmission

removal procedures for engine assemblies, including item tagging procedures

installation procedures for engine assemblies

post-installation testing and adjustment procedures for engine assemblies, including:

pre-start procedures

operational testing and run-in procedures

engine adjustments and cylinder head bolt re-tensioning as required

throttle adjustments

coolant adjustments

ancillary engine systems.

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